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DIABETIC FOOT CARE
Dr. K SridharDiabetologist • 25 Years Exp.MBBS & Post Graduate Course in Diabetology, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE), CCEBDM, Certificate course in management of Thyroid disorders-CCMTD, RSSDI life member
1. Keep the feet clean and dry
2. Wear well fitting soft shoes- keep one for outdoors and one for indoors
3. Never walk barefooted
4. Avoid injuries and burns
5. Nails should be cut properly with nail cutter only, avoid nail pairing
6. Good glycemic control
7. Daily inspection of a foot by self or a responsible relative/helper daily
8. Prompt consultation with a good surgeon/ chiropodist whenever any lesion or injury detected